NJ strip club owners admit running prostitution operation
The scandal at a strip club in New Jersey has come to light, as a couple from Freehold admitted to running a prostitution ring out of their establishment in Sayreville. Doreen and Anthony Acciardi pleaded guilty to charges of maintaining a house of prostitution and failing to pay income taxes as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. They will pay a hefty sum of $705,000 in unpaid taxes but will avoid jail time.
Court documents obtained by The Post revealed that the Acciardis were managing a long-standing prostitution operation at Club 35 on Route 35. It was alleged that dancers at the club engaged in sexual acts with patrons in the VIP rooms, leading to the ring making millions of dollars. The couple failed to report the income they earned from this illegal business, according to prosecutors.
As part of the plea deal, approximately $420,000 in cash seized from the club will go towards the taxes owed. State Attorney General Matt Platkin emphasized the consequences of engaging in illegal activities and tax evasion, stating that such crimes will not go unpunished.
In addition to the Acciardis, two associates, Jeanine Nichols and Jason Portes, also pleaded guilty in connection to the case. The strip club, XXXV Gentlemen’s Club, will remain open but will be subject to independent monitoring for the next five years to ensure compliance with the law. This monitoring period will last until January 1, 2030, to ensure that the Acciardis and their associates stay out of trouble.
The scandal at Club 35 serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of operating illegal businesses and evading taxes. The plea deal reached by the Acciardis and their associates highlights the importance of accountability and the enforcement of the law to prevent such activities from recurring in the future.
